Melodic Drill

Melodic drill is a subgenre of drill music characterized by its fusion of heavy, trap-influenced beats with melodic, often Auto-Tune-infused vocals. Emerging in the UK in the mid-2010s, melodic drill drew inspiration from Chicago's drill scene and incorporated elements of UK road rap, grime, and Afrobeats. By the late 2010s, melodic drill had gained mainstream popularity, particularly among younger audiences, with its catchy hooks and emotive storytelling resonating with fans. The genre's cultural significance lies in its representation of urban British youth culture, offering a raw, unapologetic portrayal of life in the inner city. Notable for its blend of street sensibility and melodic flair, melodic drill distinguishes itself from traditional drill through its emphasis on vocal harmonies and catchy choruses, setting it apart from more aggressive, gangsta-rap influenced styles.

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If I Lose
Single - Released October 31, 2025

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424KP
A1 x J1
Adzmilli
Alex1
Arz
Baby Mane
Baby Mane
Babytakeoff
COMFY
D1neofficial
Dayymein
Drilland
Emzorearner
French The Kid
Fumez The Engineer
GeeYou
K1
K5ive
Kay9ine
Kidwild
L24
Liilz
Mboogz
MiSTah Kye
Mixtape Madness
Mowgs
Nemzzz
Nino Uptown
Private Zero
Ronzo
Russ Millions
Stan
SwitchOTR
YPC CROSS
ZINO
Nemzzz
Kidwild
Fumez The Engineer
Russ Millions
A1 x J1
French The Kid
Mixtape Madness
SwitchOTR
Arz
Mowgs
Alex1
Liilz
ZINO
Nino Uptown
424KP
Baby Mane
Private Zero
Drilland
K1
COMFY
MiSTah Kye
YPC CROSS
GeeYou
Ronzo
L24
Babytakeoff
Mboogz
Kay9ine
D1neofficial
Dayymein
Stan
Emzorearner
Adzmilli
K5ive
Baby Mane